Heavy shades of classic tropicalia, West Coast psychedelia, and analog-based electronica have always floated about Helado Negro's approach to subdued yet glitchy pop. His latest, Invisible Life, offers up a dash more cosmic funk. Propulsive lead single "Junes" broadcasts buoyant and loose aquatic space disco transmissions, capturing the nether-vibe between the space age bachelor pad and the club. As well, standout tracks "Lentamente" and "Arboles" showcase an even finer-tuned sense of songwriting, with instantly hummable choruses and a broader palette of celestial tropical meditations.

To complement Lange's persistent collaborative spirit, Invisible Life features Bear in Heaven's Jon Philpot (a return-of-favor for Lange's mixing of their sophomore Beast Rest Forth Mouth), Mouse on Mars' Jan St. Werner, Devendra Barnhart, Matt Crum and Eduardo Alonso. The result is a shapeshifting effort of both earthly and otherworldly beauty-- his best yet. (via The Decibel Tolls)